Saturday Premier League preview

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Top flight English football is back with a bang after a week-long international break.

Saturday's early kick-off features a mouthwatering encounter between Liverpool and Newcastle at Anfield.

Play gets underway at 3:30 pm UAE time.

Meanwhile, Burnley travel to Brighton, Manchester United host Leicester City, Southampton go to Sheffield and Tottenham face off against Crystal Palace at home.

Meanwhile Chelsea are also in action as they take on Wolves at Molineux Stadium.

Kick-off for all five matches is at 6 pm UAE time.

The last match of the day involved reigning champions Manchester City travelling to Norwich.

Play starts at 8:30 pm UAE time.

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